The Midtown Rising project partners -- the State of New York, the City of Rochester and PAETEC Holding Corp.. -- unveiled the development plans for the nearly 9-acre Midtown site in the core of downtown Rochester. The 40-day period for public review has commenced and will conclude on Friday, December 19. Click here to visit MidtownRochesterRising.comClick here to read the news release.
The Rochester Public Market will be open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sundays, December 7, 14 and 21 for Holidays at the Market, a seasonal celebration featuring free sleigh rides and a visit from Santa. Shoppers will find the largest selection of fresh cut holiday trees, wreaths, table centerpieces and garland at one location in all of western New York as well as an array of specialty gifts from around the world. More. More...
With an eye toward improving customer service, the City’s six NET offices have been consolidated into four quadrant Neighborhood Service Centers (NSC). This “team-based” approach will coordinate City services to neighborhood areas.
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The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals or organizations to produce the two-day music festival entitled “The Rochester MusicFest,” to take place downtown, July 18-19, 2009. The City is seeking assistance with talent booking, production, sponsor development and support and site logistics. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 21. Click here to view RFP.
Click here for the RFP.
What are your plans for the future? Whatever they are, you’ll never make it by skipping school or staying out late.
Mayor Bob Duffy and the City of Rochester are reminding you to be in your seats and not on the streets. Rochester Police Department Officers will pick up students they see on the street during school or after curfew hours. Call the Truancy Curfew information line at 311.
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Close to 50% of people who die in home fires were trying to escape when they died.
A developed exit plan, and practice of a home fire drill, might have saved their lives.
This 15-minute video was created in collaboration by Prevention 1st Foundation, Monroe County, and the City of Rochester, New York.
Home Fire Drill: Does Your Family Know What to Do?
The 911 Center would like to announce that the residents of the City of Rochester and Monroe County can now be notified by cell phone call or text message of major incidents in their area. By registering your cell phone when Police or Fire Officals need to notify residents in an emergency 911 will already call your home phone. With this service you will also get either a call to your cell phone or a text message with the information about the incident. If you have any questions please contact the 911 Center (585) 528-2200, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. or sign up here.
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Customer Satisfaction Survey:
The City’s Customer Satisfaction Survey reveals that 84% of residents think Rochester is improving
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Learn about our Lead Law, the ways to prevent lead poisoning and the resources available in our community. Apply for the City Lead Program, which provides federal and City dollars to make your property lead-safe. More...
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Visit Rochester's neighborhoods and find the best of urban living! Click here to see more on the Rochester Housing Study.
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Rochester, N.Y. Water Reservoir Study
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Your New Home
A new show on City 12 focusing on completely rehabilitated city homes... More...
311 311, One Call to City Hall is based on the very simple concept of providing excellent customer service. More...
City-owned real estate for sale!
Browse our online property listings to see what's available. More...
Americorps: The mission of the City's AmeriCorps VISTA program is to create neighborhood literacy networks surrounding and supporting the work of the city's 10 branch libraries.
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The Historic Broad Street Corridor and Erie Canal Master Plan will serve as a catalyst for reinvestment and development in the west side of downtown.
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Calendars! Find out "What’s happening" in Rochester. View on-line calendars of special events, festivals, concerts, parades, recreation activities & More...
Downtown Parking Study The results of this study will help Rochester design a creative menu of parking solutions for center city commuters. NOTE: This link opens a 25 megabyte pdf file.More...
GIS Property Information
View & create maps of city parcels, with info on tax bills, water bills & more!
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Rochester's 100 year old Public Market
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